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54 changes: 6 additions & 48 deletions about/about.md
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- Organizing hackathons and competitions
- Promoting open-source sustainability and best practices

## Joining the Network
## Get Involved

Whether you've just heard about the UC OSPO Network or you've been curious for a while, we're glad you're here.

The UC OSPO Network is open to all UC-affiliated institutions—campuses, labs (such as Lawrence Berkeley National Lab), the California Digital Library (CDL), and other UC entities. Some of our member institutions have formal Open Source Program Offices; others have individuals or teams who champion open source work in various roles. Both are welcome.

Getting involved is a community-first process. Here's a quick overview:

:::{div}
:class: mermaid-centered

```{mermaid}
flowchart TD
A["Interested in joining?"] --> B["Join our Slack workspace"]
B --> C["Attend community events\nand meetings"]
C --> D["Connect with the network team"]
D --> E["Identify a lead contact\nat your institution"]
E --> F["Welcome aboard! 🎉"]

style A fill:#003cb3,color:#fff
style F fill:#003cb3,color:#fff
```

:::

For more detail on each step, see [Get Involved](get-involved.md).
Whether you're an individual looking to participate or an institution interested in joining the network, see our [Get Involved](get-involved.md) page for all the ways to connect—Slack, newsletter, events, campus contacts, and more.

## Contact Us

**Community Manager**: [Laura Langdon](mailto:lalangdon@ucdavis.edu) (if you're not sure who to talk to about something, talk to Laura! 😊)

**Campus contacts**:

- Berkeley
- For questions related to the UCB OSPO, [contact Jarrod Millman](mailto:millman@berkeley.edu)
- [Send an email to ospo+subscribe@lists.berkeley.edu](mailto:ospo+subscribe@lists.berkeley.edu) to join the UCB OSPO mailing list
- Davis
- For questions related to the UCD OSPO, [contact davis-ospo@ucdavis.edu](mailto:davis-ospo@ucdavis.edu)
- Click here to [join the UCD OSPO mailing list](https://lists.ucdavis.edu/sympa/info/opensource-announce)
- Los Angeles
- For questions related to the UCLA OSPO, [contact Tim Dennis](mailto:tdennis@library.ucla.edu)
- Click here to [join the UCLA OSPO mailing list](https://groups.google.com/g/ucla-ospo)
- San Diego
- For questions related to the UCSD OSPO, [contact David Minor](mailto:dminor@ucsd.edu)
- Santa Barbara
- For questions related to the UCSB OSPO, [contact Amber Budden](mailto:ospo@library.ucsb.edu)
- Click here to [join the UCSB OSPO mailing list](mailto:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/hlmtgmY/ucsbospo)
- Santa Cruz
- For questions related to the UCSC OSPO, [contact Stephanie Lieggi](mailto:ospo-info-group@ucsc.edu)
- Click here to [join the UCSC OSPO mailing list](https://groups.google.com/u/0/a/ucsc.edu/g/ucsc-open-source-news-group/about)

If you don't see your campus listed above [contact Laura](mailto:lalangdon@ucdavis.edu) for more details about how the network can help you.
- **Laura Langdon**, Community Manager: [lalangdon@ucdavis.edu](mailto:lalangdon@ucdavis.edu) (not sure who to talk to? Talk to Laura!)
- **Stephanie Lieggi**, Network Chair: [slieggi@ucsc.edu](mailto:slieggi@ucsc.edu)

For campus-specific contacts and mailing lists, see [Get Involved](get-involved.md).
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title: Get Involved
---

Joining the UC OSPO Network is less like filling out an application and more like joining a community—because that's what it is. We encourage you to spend some time getting to know the people, the work, and the rhythm of the network before taking on a more formal role.
Whether you're new to open source or have been doing it for years, you're welcome here. The UC OSPO Network is open to everyone across the UC system—you don't need to be at a campus with an OSPO to participate.

## Step 1: Join Our Slack
## First steps (for everyone)

The best way to start is to [join our Slack workspace](https://join.slack.com/t/uc-ospo-network/shared_invite/zt-3ecp5b20z-ECL~4DkCUslB0t3mbH9xUg). This is where the community has day-to-day conversations, shares resources, asks questions, and coordinates events. It's low-pressure and a great way to get a feel for what the network is about.
No matter how you're joining the community—as an individual or as a new institution—start here.

## Step 2: Attend Community Meetings
### Join our Slack

Once you're in Slack, we'd love to see you at some of our events and meetings:
[Join our Slack workspace](https://join.slack.com/t/uc-ospo-network/shared_invite/zt-3ecp5b20z-ECL~4DkCUslB0t3mbH9xUg). This is where the community has day-to-day conversations, shares resources, asks questions, and coordinates events.

- **All-Campus Meetups**: Virtual gatherings open to anyone across the UC system, held roughly three times a year (summer, fall, spring). These feature speakers from the open source community and are a great introduction to the network.
- **Coworking & Office Hours**: Twice-weekly drop-in sessions ([see the events calendar](../events/index.md)) where you can ask questions, get advice, or just work alongside other community members.
- **Campus Meetups**: Some campuses hold their own local events. Check the [events calendar](../events/index.md) or ask in Slack about what's happening near you.
### Attend events

- **All-Campus Virtual Meetups**: First Thursday of every month at 10am. Each campus takes turns hosting.
- **Coworking & Office Hours**: Tuesdays at 10am, Thursdays at 1pm ([see the events calendar](../events/index.md)).
- **Campus Meetups**: Some campuses hold their own local events. Check the [events calendar](../events/index.md) or ask in Slack.

There's no minimum attendance requirement. Come to what interests you, when you can.

## Step 3: Start a Conversation
If your campus has an OSPO or a presence in the network, connect with your local contact:

- **Berkeley**—[Jarrod Millman](mailto:millman@berkeley.edu) · [join mailing list](mailto:ospo+subscribe@lists.berkeley.edu)
- **Davis**—[davis-ospo@ucdavis.edu](mailto:davis-ospo@ucdavis.edu) · [join mailing list](https://lists.ucdavis.edu/sympa/info/opensource-announce)
- **Los Angeles**—[Tim Dennis](mailto:tdennis@library.ucla.edu) · [join mailing list](https://groups.google.com/g/ucla-ospo)
- **San Diego**—[David Minor](mailto:dminor@ucsd.edu)
- **Santa Barbara**—[Amber Budden](mailto:ospo@library.ucsb.edu) · [join mailing list](https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/hlmtgmY/ucsbospo)
- **Santa Cruz**—[Stephanie Lieggi](mailto:ospo-info-group@ucsc.edu) · [join mailing list](https://groups.google.com/u/0/a/ucsc.edu/g/ucsc-open-source-news-group/about)

If you don't see your campus listed, you're still welcome! Join the Slack workspace and the [network newsletter](https://mailchi.mp/ucdavis/uc-ospo-network), and/or [reach out to Laura](mailto:lalangdon@ucdavis.edu) and she'll point you in the right direction.

---

## Get involved as an institution

The UC OSPO Network is open to all UC-affiliated institutions—campuses, labs (such as Lawrence Berkeley National Lab), the California Digital Library (CDL), and other UC entities. Some of our member institutions have formal Open Source Program Offices; others have individuals or teams who champion open source work in various roles. Both are welcome.

Joining the network is less like filling out an application and more like joining a community—because that's what it is. We encourage you to spend some time getting to know the people, the work, and the rhythm of the network before taking on a more formal role.

:::{div}
:class: mermaid-centered

When you're ready to explore a closer connection to the network, get in touch with the network team:
```{mermaid}
flowchart TD
A["Interested in joining?"] --> B["Join our Slack workspace"]
B --> C["Attend community events\nand meetings"]
C --> D["Connect with the network team"]
D --> E["Identify a lead contact\nat your institution"]
E --> F["Welcome aboard! 🎉"]

style A fill:#fef3c7,color:#000,stroke:#fef3c7
style F fill:#fef3c7,color:#000,stroke:#fef3c7
```

:::

### Start a conversation

When you're ready to explore a closer connection to the network, get in touch:

- **Laura Langdon**, Community Manager: [lalangdon@ucdavis.edu](mailto:lalangdon@ucdavis.edu)
- **Stephanie Lieggi**, Network Chair: [slieggi@ucsc.edu](mailto:slieggi@ucsc.edu)

We'll talk with you about what open source work looks like at your institution, what you're hoping to get out of the network, and how we can support you.

## Step 4: Identify a Lead Contact
### Identify a lead contact

As the relationship develops, we'll ask your institution to identify a lead contact—someone who can serve as the primary point of connection between your institution and the network. This person doesn't need to run an OSPO (not every member institution has one). They just need to be engaged with open source work and willing to participate in network activities.

## Step 5: Join the Network
### Join the network

From there, you'll be welcomed into the network's regular activities, including working groups and leadership discussions. The specifics of how new members are integrated into network governance are still evolving, and we're committed to making the process transparent and collaborative.

## Already at a Network Campus?

If your campus already has an OSPO or a presence in the network, you don't need to go through this process. Connect directly with your local campus contact:

- **Berkeley**—[Jarrod Millman](mailto:millman@berkeley.edu)
- **Davis**—[davis-ospo@ucdavis.edu](mailto:davis-ospo@ucdavis.edu)
- **Los Angeles**—[Tim Dennis](mailto:tdennis@library.ucla.edu)
- **San Diego**—[David Minor](mailto:dminor@ucsd.edu)
- **Santa Barbara**—[Amber Budden](mailto:ospo@library.ucsb.edu)
- **Santa Cruz**—[Stephanie Lieggi](mailto:ospo-info-group@ucsc.edu)

Or [reach out to Laura](mailto:lalangdon@ucdavis.edu) and she'll point you in the right direction.
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- [Direct Zoom link](https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/95615807258?pwd=excz2CXnwiwZDWyWkVIluDM749yJyO.1)
- Add to your calendar: [.ics file](/static/ics-files/OSPO-Virtual-Coffee-Thursdays.ics) or <a target="_blank" href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=NXA1M2Y4dG1pZGR2djNob2NkcnYwaXV0bTNfMjAyNTA1MTVUMjAwMDAwWiBjX2VjYWExZTAyMGZhZDA3MDVjNzJiZjE5YWM5NTAyYjBmYjdkOWRiYzJmZmQ5ZjA1N2Q3OWY1YmJmZGVjYTk3MTFAZw&amp;tmsrc=c_ecaa1e020fad0705c72bf19ac9502b0fb7d9dbc2ffd9f057d79f5bbfdeca9711%40group.calendar.google.com&amp;scp=ALL"><img border="0" src="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/images/ext/gc_button1_en.gif" alt="Google Calendar"></a>

### March
### All-Campus Virtual Meetups (monthly)

#### All-Campus Virtual Meetup
**When**: First Thursday of every month at 10am Pacific, starting July 2, 2026\
**Where**: Zoom (link TBD)\
**Who**: Anyone across the UC system!

A new monthly gathering for the UC open source community. Each meetup is co-hosted by a different campus in the network—the hosting campus sets the agenda for the first half (demos, workshops, guest speakers, whatever they want to share), and the second half is an open community call for network updates, project sharing, and Q&A.

All roles—students, faculty, staff, researchers—and experience levels are welcome.

## Past Events

### March 2026 All-Campus Virtual Meetup

**When**: Wednesday, March 18 2026 12pm\
**Where:** Zoom\
**Who**: Anyone (including students and staff!)

Join us for the winter edition of our all-campus open source meetups! We'll start with a fireside chat with Matthias Köppe of UCD, maintainer of SageMath, followed by a very casual open discussion about whatever folks have on their minds about open source.

All roles—students, faculty, staff, researchers—and experience levels are welcome, as we believe the best learning happens when diverse perspectives come together.

[Register here!](https://ucsb.zoom.us/meeting/register/hU351-40Tp2fkojZX9gLmw)

## Past Events

### Open Source Meetup @ Davis

**When**: Thursday, February 19 2026 12:30-2pm\
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- [Code of Conduct Template Guide](template-guides/code-of-conduct-guide.md)
- [License Template Guide](template-guides/license-guide.md)

## Tools

**[OSSPREY](https://ossprey.cs.ucdavis.edu/)** — Is your open source project on a sustainable path? OSSPREY uses AI to forecast the health of open source projects and gives you concrete, evidence-based recommendations for what to do about it. Point it at any GitHub repository and get month-by-month sustainability forecasts, actionable suggestions ranked by impact, and interactive visualizations of your project's social and technical networks. Built by the [DECAL Lab](https://decallab.cs.ucdavis.edu/) at UC Davis.

## Tutorials

These are tutorials we've come across and recommend (with a few we've written ourselves 😊)!
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